Property

Proptech startup Jones wants to be the new standard of CRE services

15 October 2019

The fresh funding from leading strategic investors will position Jones to sustain rapid growth becoming the standard for insurance compliance in the CRE industry.

Doorstead offers guaranteed rent for landlords looking to fill vacancies

15 October 2019

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Doorstead’s approach to the hot sector of “iRenting” has attracted a $3.3 million seed round co-led by M13 and Silicon Valley Data Capital, and joined by Venture Reality Fund and SOMA Capital.

OYO Founder buys back shares in his company with $1.5Bn deal

15 October 2019

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A spokesperson explained that Ritesh Agarwal is financing the deal via support from "global institutionalized banks and his financial partners," without giving specific details.

My Auction launches with promises of being a fairer auction service

15 October 2019

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The service has been launched by Stuart Collar-Brown and Todd Harrison-Moore, two property professionals with 25 years of combined industry experience.

Kasaz to showcase their self-visit apartments at 2019 Barcelona Meeting Point

15 October 2019

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Kasaz plans to bring a self-visit apartment to the Barcelona Meeting Point: visitors at the stand will be able to see firsthand how it works, the facilities that can be given to the user and why it is a safe method to sell a home.

Zumper reports 2019 "State of American Renter" survey results

15 October 2019

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The report focuses on the "American Dream" and how it affects rental behaviors related to transiency, happiness and work, as well as renters' perspectives on rental rates, savings and cost of living.

Katrina Group opens co-living hotel line in Singapore

15 October 2019

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Katrina Group Ltd Founder and CEO, Alan Goh Keng Chiansaid said: “The launch of ST Signature Chinatown is part of our growth strategy to create a strong hospitality brand in the region."

Zoopla's new ad campaign looks to usurp Rightmove in UK market

14 October 2019

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The shift in its positioning reflects Zoopla’s desire to also put some distance between it and its burgeoning other rivals, OnTheMarket, as well as catch up with Rightmove.

Booking Holdings to rescinding participation in Google Vacation Rentals

14 October 2019

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Booking Holdings’ flagship brand, Booking.com, had not been participating in Google’s vacation rental business, but Singapore-based Agoda has been listing its properties there for at least six months.

OnTheMarket CEO reveals what he thinks is the reason for half-year losses

14 October 2019

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CEO Ian Springett said, “I can’t help but think it’s Brexit related. Therefore the key to getting moving again is a resolution, whichever way that pans out, so people have a bit more certainty.”